Ship’s Log

Hi Christine! Just wanted to say that I got your book on Amazon when it was offered for Kindle for free, a few weeks ago, and I couldn’t put it down! You lived what many of us have dreamed, my dear, and oh, what a great ride! Kudos to you and beautiful Kia for bringing such a wonderful adventure to life, and smooth sailing in your future!

Went to Amazon and read a few pages of your book and was hooked. Downloaded to my Kindle. Used to own a Watkins 27 and truth be told, I am sorry I sold her. Anyway life moves in mysterious ways so who knows I may own another yet.

Thanks Mike – I really hope you enjoy the book. Watkins are great boats – I don’t think I’d be here today if it we not for my Watkins 36 – solidly built with massive aluminum toe rails – gypsy Spirit saved the day.

Well you did it….. great lay out…where ever did you get the idea about writing a book…lol…. you ok.. I am in jax and moving to daytona soon… see you when moored in St. aug….ps after 19 years now only have 4 more payments on the 82k boat Emotional Rescue… call me please… friend sam

When I first started boating with my dog (Zoe – an Australian Cattle Dog) I was very nervous because she was never exposed to deep water. I bought her a life vest which (she didn’t like to wear) but in the end it didn’t even matter….The first time we were at the dock with her, she jumped out of the car, ran to the dock and jumped in the water. Fortunately she swims like a fish! She loves the water!

Thanks for sharing your stories in the book. I am enjoying reading it.

Adam, that’s awesome. You’re lucky – while Kia truly loves the water, she is extremely cautious. She will only go in if she can walk in and walk out – for example the beach is fine, but she won’t jump off a boat, dock, poolside etc. I’m glad you are enjoying the book and thanks for sharing